Spiced Apple Granola
The warm spices, pecan bits and dried apple add a hint of seasonal flavor that will quickly make this your preferred fall snack whether you much on it by the handful, enjoy it as a cereal or sprinkle it over yogurt for a delicious treat.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup toasted chopped pecans
- ¼ cup ground flax & chia mix
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped dried apples or apple chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, pecans, flax & chia. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, bring coconut oil, maple syrup and honey to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the mixture over the oats and quickly stir until everything is coated and combined.
- Scoop out onto lined baking pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until just golden and fragrant.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before stirring in dried apples or apple chips. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Variations
- Use a chai spice blend or your favorite blend of spices to give it some extra flair.
- Try out a different nut such as walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts.
- Add shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor.
- Vegan: Omit honey and use maple syrup in its place.
- Gluten-free: Make sure to use certified gluten free oats.